Kevin Hayden – TruthisTreason.net
Source: National Terror Alert.com
Those that are planning to store food for long-term emergencies know that certain foods do not always stand the test of time. Natural elements such as sunlight, moisture and oxygen can dramatically reduce the lifespan of some of our favorite foods. Therefore, re-packaging food in better quality food liners and eliminating any oxygen present in the package can extend the shelf life of most foods dramatically. When re-packaging foods, using a multi-barrier approach will keep these natural elements out of the container when sealed.
Having a guideline on hand of which foods last longer than others will ensure that your food supply stays within it's expiration. According to the National Terror Alert website, the following foods can be stored for long-term use.
Guidelines for Food Storage:
Use within 6 months:
- Powdered milk (in box)
- Dried fruit (in metal container)
- Dry, crisp crackers (in metal container)
- Dried potatoes
Use Within 1 year:
- Canned condensed meat and vegetable soups
- Caned fruit, fruit juices and vegetables
- Ready-to-eat cereals and uncooked instant cereals (in metal containers)
- Vitamin C
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Hard candy and canned nuts
May Be Stored Indefinitely (in proper containers and conditions):
- Wheat
- Vegetable oils
- Dried Corn
- Baking powder
- Soybeans
- Instant coffee, tea and cocoa
- Salt
- Non-carbonated soft drinks
- White rice
- Bouillon products
- Dry pasta
- Powdered milk (in nitrogen packed cans)
- Quality Seeds
Storage Tips
- Keep food in a dry, cool spot – a dark area if possible.
- Keep food covered at all times.
- Open food boxes or cans care-fully so that you can close them tightly after each use.
- Wrap cookies and crackers in plastic bags, and keep them in tight containers.
- Empty opened packages of sugar, dried fruits and nuts into screw-top jars or air-tight cans
to protect them from pests. - Inspect all food for signs of spoilage before use.
- Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies, dated with ink or
marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones
in front. - Consider building a special storage unit for your supplies. There are numerous, DIY prefab garage kits available that are sturdy and would work well. The same goes for shipping containers or conex boxes, basements, temperature controlled attics, spare rooms, large closets, etc.
Nutrition Tips
- During and right after a disaster, it will be vital that you maintain your strength.
So remember:
- Eat at least one well-balanced meal each day.
- Drink enough liquid to enable your body to function properly (two quarts a day).
- Take in enough calories to enable you to do any necessary work.
- Include vitamin, mineral and protein supplements in your stockpile to assure adequate
nutrition.
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